POLICE chiefs have "lost control of many of our towns and cities", ministers have been warned.
Almost half the public are not confident officers would turn up and properly investigate a burglary or car theft, shock poll results say.
For over-65s that rose to 54% and one in 10 were put off calling 999 as they could not rely on the response.
David Spencer, the head of crime and justice at leading think-tank Policy Exchange, told the Daily Express: "The police have lost control of many of our towns and cities.
"Ministers and police chiefs need to understand that this is part of the definition of a failed state. This is not just about more money - this is about policing in a different way and actually sending criminals to prison.
This story is from the January 02, 2025 edition of Daily Express.
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